Justin Durst
Elmwood,IL
Summary
Dynamic Plumber Foreman with extensive experience at Illini Plumbing, excelling in project management and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in training teams and enhancing safety protocols, ensuring quality control and efficient operations. Skilled in blueprint interpretation and employee management, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plumber Foreman
Illini Plumbing
Peoria, Illinois
10.2022 - Current
- Prepared project bids and gathered parts, labor and equipment needed for projects.
- Hoisted loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes during installation process.
- Supervised staff and evaluated work performance.
- Conducted regular safety meetings with crew members to ensure that all safety protocols are being followed.
- Completed walk-throughs of completed systems to verify code adherence.
- Coordinated emergency repairs when required due to unexpected issues arising during projects.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
- Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Trained new employees on proper installation methods for various types of piping systems.
- Monitored job progress and evaluated quality control standards throughout the duration of the project.
- Instructed workers in proper operation techniques as well as safety practices when working with hazardous chemicals or materials.
- Reviewed blueprints before starting each project to determine best approach for successful completion.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Assisted in developing plans for new installations or modifications to existing systems.
Instructor
JATC
East Peoria, Illinois
08.2012 - Current
- Planned classes according to schedule and skill level. Instructed and implemented local 63 med gas program.
Plumber Foreman
Warner mechanical
Edwards, Illinois
09.1999 - 10.2022
- Planned classes according to schedule Instructed apprentices and journeymen as well
Education
Completed UA Program - Instructor Training
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI08-2017
High School Diploma -
Elmwood High School
Elmwood, IL05-1994
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Illinois Valley Comm College
Oglesby, ILSkills
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Team supervision
- Safety training
- Work scheduling
- Quality control
- Employee training
- Performance evaluation
- Customer service
- Communication
- Assignment delegation
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Job planning
- Inventory management
- Employee management
- Site safety
- Occupational Hazards Identification
- Worker supervision
Certification
- Certified med gas installer and instructor
Timeline
Plumber Foreman
Illini Plumbing
10.2022 - Current
Instructor
JATC
08.2012 - Current
Plumber Foreman
Warner mechanical
09.1999 - 10.2022
Completed UA Program - Instructor Training
Washtenaw Community College
High School Diploma -
Elmwood High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Illinois Valley Comm College